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Questions about GIGABYTE products => Motherboards with Intel processors => Topic started by: sabrefresco on August 02, 2010, 11:30:52 pm
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Is there a way to do that? I'm planning to do some serious benchmarks and I feel that my stock cooler isn't reacting as aggressively as it should.
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The stock cooler isn't very efficient and if you are planning anything that is likely to put a larger load on the cPU it is advisable to get an aftermarket cooler. The stocker is a PWM and as such will go up and down according to the load.
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I've ordered a Corsair H50. Waiting for that. But until then I have to squeeze the last few CFM of air through this stupid cooler. It would be a lot better not to include a cooler with processor. Then I could have bought the H50 earlier
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When you get your H50 make sure that you take no notice of their instructions regarding the fan fitting. They recommend to use the fan to pull air into the case through the radiator but you will find it works better if you use it in a push configuration. That way it also doesn't blow hot air into your computer which I would have thought would have been an obvious downside to anyone. ;)
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Thanks for the heads up.BTW I'm gonna use the push/pull thing which includes two fans on either sides of the radiator. I think that would be much more efficient than a single fan blowing out of the PC
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It probably won't make that much difference but it certainly wont hurt. The most important thing is to make sure that you have a good airflow through the case with no dead air spots
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Hmm...for that I might have to change my case. The SUMO 5115 has 3 fans, 1 intake and the others blow out, but the intake fan seems dead and blocked by the black box. Even if I did remove the black box there wouldn't be any difference. Because the main problem is with front side. The front side has a duct which is half the size of the 120mm intake fan and covers only 25% of intake fan. Now I don't even know whom to sell this case to. >:(
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Shame really because the case is quite nice apart from that. This is the only trouble often the designers aren't enthusiasts who understand the best way of doing things. I'm sure it will be ok just try to take into consideration the airflow principle when you are doing anything in the case. Don't forget there is always thew magic "Dremmel"
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Hey what if I keep the side window opened while becnhmarking or gaming? That would provide good ventillation right?
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Or you could always fit a fan into the side window to give a draft straight onto the motherboard.
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How can I do that? Although the side window is a mesh-type, the holes in the side window is a lot smaller than the screws used to attach fans
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Use a drill ;D
You may need to modify things a little but it is worth a bit of trouble to get it cooled right. Or you could get a little more radical and cut out the mesh altogether. See my pics on my website under the avatar.
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I am not sure about drilling. I have never handled a drill before :-[ can't I use wire ties to hold the fan in place. But then the vibrations would increase >:(
Gosh!!!
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You must have someone that could help you. How old are you?
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I'm 18
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What about your father? Can't he help you by drilling the holes.
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I can try actually but I don't want to spoil my side window. I can't buy a side window separately. I want a professional to do that
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Try your local car mechanics or someone like that they should be able to help. Just take the window and fan and screws to them and show them what you want to do. It's only a two minute job.
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hmm..yeah thats better. Is a 200mm fan better than 4 120mm fans?? BTW how do I attach 2 4 pin fans to 1 4 pin on the mobo? I mean the GB case comes with two 120mm fans which require 1 4pin conenctor to operate
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If you want to fit four fans then you would need an adapter cable. Four into One. I would just use one 200mm fan, neater, quieter and easier to install. ;D When you get them to drill the holes for the fan make sure that you watch them so if you want to do it in the future you will know how.
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Where exactly can i get those adapters? Can you give me an online link? Like on Newegg, Amazon etc
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I will have a look and see if I can find an international company to use.
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OK thanks ;D
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I actually needed the adapter because I want to attach 3 120mm fans at the bottom of the case for intake. That'll be after drilling ofcourse. Will there be any loss of case stability if the bottom of the case it drilled for 3 1200mm fans? The case is really heavy, I don't want it to fall apart with all the components
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It all depends on the design of the case. What make/model is it? Is the bottom solid or mesh?
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Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom
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Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom
Sorry, yes I forgot. Probably not a good idea to put too many holes in the bottom. Maybe if you kept them small like 90mm then it would be ok.
The fan adapter cables you should be able to source from here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=fan+cable&x=20&y=19
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Its a GB SUMO 5115. It has a solid bottom. Most probably Al bottom
Sorry, yes I forgot. Probably not a good idea to put too many holes in the bottom. Maybe if you kept them small like 90mm then it would be ok.
The fan adapter cables you should be able to source from here:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Delectronics&field-keywords=fan+cable&x=20&y=19
Thanks :D :D :D
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Just been looking at the cables and I would recommend this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Akasa-AK-CB002-PWM-splitter-smart/dp/B001J2YRUC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1280864516&sr=1-1 as you should use a molex connector really so as not to overload the motherboard' s fan outputs.
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I had a question, how do the fan controllers work, do I connect the 3/4 pin of the fans to the controllers?
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They connect exactly as they would normally if you were connecting them to the motherboard but using a cable instead. The four pin socket marked for the CPU fan (or PWM) can still be attached to a standard three pin connector. Then all of them are connected to a molex connector attached to the PSU.